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Black Basta Ransomware Targets Over 500 Organizations in North America, Europe, and Australia

Black Basta Ransomware Targets Critical Infrastructure Globally The Black Basta ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group has made a significant impact since its inception in April 2022, successfully compromising over 500 private and critical infrastructure entities across North America, Europe, and Australia. Recent joint advisories released by leading cybersecurity authorities, including the Cybersecurity…

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Doctor Faces $500K HIPAA Penalty: Federal Violations Outpace Hacking Threats

Plastic Surgery Clinic Faces $500K HIPAA Fine Following Ransomware Attack A South Dakota-based plastic surgery clinic has recently found itself at the center of a discussion around cybersecurity and regulatory compliance after paying a ransom of $53,000 to regain access to critical data locked by a ransomware attack. Dr. James…

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North Korean Hackers Collaborate with Play Ransomware in Worldwide Cyber Assault

North Korean State-Sponsored Group Partners with Ransomware Actors in Recent Cyberattack A recent report from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 highlights alarming developments in the cybersecurity landscape, revealing a collaboration between the North Korean state-sponsored threat group known as Jumpy Pisces and the financially motivated Play ransomware group. This incident…

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Cybersecurity Expert Advises SMB Leaders to Prioritize Patching as a Key Defense Against Attacks

In recent years, an alarming surge in ransomware attacks has left small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) facing unprecedented security threats. These escalating cyber incidents have not only jeopardized sensitive data but have also led to significant operational downtime and financial strain. Continuous assaults on SMBs often translate into millions lost…

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Steps to Take if You Encounter Ransomware

Ransomware Attacks: A Critical Response Guide for Business Owners As ransomware attacks continue to escalate, the consequences of falling victim can be severe and unsettling. Business owners navigating this challenging landscape must act swiftly and decisively to mitigate potential damage. This guide provides a structured response to a ransomware incident,…

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Muhstik Botnet Leverages Apache RocketMQ Vulnerability to Amplify DDoS Attacks

Muhstik Botnet Exploits Critical Vulnerability in Apache RocketMQ The Muhstik botnet has recently emerged as a significant cybersecurity threat, utilizing a critical vulnerability in Apache RocketMQ (CVE-2023-33246) to orchestrate attacks. This flaw, which has been addressed in recent patches, allows remote code execution and has primarily targeted Linux servers and…

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Cybercriminals Present a Bigger Risk of Disruptive Election Hacks in the US Than Russia or China

Russian, Chinese, and Iranian state-sponsored hackers have been active throughout the 2024 U.S. election campaign, targeting digital accounts linked to various political campaigns, disseminating disinformation, and probing election systems. A recent report released by the Election Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) cautioned that the threat posed by cybercriminals,…

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What’s Ahead for HIPAA Regulations?

HIPAA/HITECH, Standards, Regulations & Compliance How Might Election Outcome Affect HHS’s Cybersecurity Work in Healthcare? Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • October 25, 2024 Melanie Fontes Rainer, HHS OCR director, speaking at a HIPAA summit this week (Image: Marianne Kolbasuk McGee) As the Biden administration approaches its conclusion, officials at the…

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